00:00 Divisoria is still one of the primary dinarayos of the voters.
00:04 The entrance is now nearing.
00:07 Even though the price of some school supplies is already expensive,
00:11 Joshua Garcia is in the center of the news.
00:14 The price of some school supplies in Divisoria started to rise.
00:20 It's been more than a week since the entrance.
00:23 The number of voters is still increasing.
00:25 Because they are more likely to save money here in Tabora Street in Divisoria
00:30 compared to other department stores.
00:31 Like Joseph, who is from Marikina.
00:34 He says that it's worth it to save money
00:36 on the school supplies he will buy for the kids.
00:39 In addition, it doesn't have to be expensive.
00:41 Especially for elementary and high school students.
00:44 It's a bit cheap here.
00:46 Even if it's a bit far,
00:48 at least the discount you get
00:50 will help with your life.
00:53 Some of the supplies, like notebooks,
00:55 used to cost 200 to 220 pesos.
00:58 Now, it's 250 pesos for 10 pieces.
01:01 It's like running out of stock
01:02 and it's hard to get.
01:04 Yes, sir. It's true.
01:05 It's like running out of stock.
01:08 In the shops, it's really running out.
01:10 While the sales of ball pens and pencils are still the same,
01:13 from 10 to 20 pesos per piece,
01:15 depending on the class.
01:16 While the discount is from 80 to 85 pesos.
01:19 It's still around 100 pesos,
01:20 until it's around 200 pesos less
01:23 for the kids' uniforms,
01:25 like polos, blouses,
01:27 skirts, shorts, and pants.
01:29 As long as they buy 6 pieces or more.
01:31 Meanwhile, some shoppers say
01:32 they expect that the price of school supplies
01:34 will possibly increase
01:35 in the days before the classes start.
01:38 Depending on the stock they're getting.
01:40 The DTI Consumer Policy and Advocacy Bureau
01:44 has also given their continued advice
01:46 to the school supply manufacturers
01:48 to ensure that the price is correct
01:50 and that there's enough supply in the market.
01:52 Also, to take care of the well-being of the shoppers.
01:56 Joshua Garcia, for the "Bayang" (City)
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